Yellapur: Dry bamboo clusters and trees are posing threat to road user on the Khanapur-Talguppa State highway in the taluk.

Dry or withering bamboo clusters, adjacent to the road from Yellapur to Sirsi, have slanted towards on the roadside at Upaleshwar, Kangod, Ummachagi, Manchikeri and other areas.

Vehicle drivers are inconvenienced avoiding these swaying clusters, while residents of the area have urged officials to take necessary steps.

“When monsoon begins, dry bamboo or tree branches fall on the road itself. Thousands of vehicles move on the stretch, and tree fall obstruct vehicular movement and lead to accidents,” said Narasimha Bhat, resident of Upaleshwar.